The Hockey News

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On Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, we'll have in-depth analysis and lively discussion about everything happening in the NHL. Whether it’s trade rumors, player development or season predictions, it has expert takes and fresh perspectives on every episode.

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Jul 6, 2026

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Potential Taylor Hall trade destinations and the Bill Peters fallout 02.12.2019

THN’s Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss Taylor Hall trade destinations (1:24), Bill Peters’ resignation and what it means for coaching culture going forward (6:46) and whether Nathan MacKinnon has a case for the Hart Trophy (15:39). Plus, they answer some mailbag questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Prospect Podcast: Looking at Montreal’s prospects and a potential Taylor Hall haul 28.11.2019

THN’s Ryan Kennedy gives his three 2020 draft prospects to take stock of (0:30), before answering all your prospect questions (3:28). Topics include: German prospects (7:55) – Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (11:47) – Yaroslav Askarov (13:48) – Ty Smith (15:55) – A potential Taylor Hall haul (18:49) – Montreal’s prospects (27:21) – Most improved prospect (29:10) – Gabe Vilardi & Alex Turcotte Learn more abou...

McDavid & Draisaitl’s dominance and Bortuzzo & Kerfoot’s suspensions 26.11.2019

THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss Robert Bortuzzo (0:35) and Alex Kerfoot’s (5:50) suspensions, McDavid and Draisaitl’s comparables (8:20), quarter season Stanley Cup favourites (13:45) and whether Nashville should consider a coaching change (19:24). Plus, they answer some mailbag questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Catching up with J.P Barry: Gretzky, bringing Malkin to North America and Barzal's excellence 22.11.2019

Senior writer Ryan Kennedy sat down with hockey agent J.P. Barry to discuss Wayne Gretzky, the time he helped bring Evgeni Malkin to North America and the client he thinks has exceeded all expectations during his NHL career so far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fantasy Podcast: Pickup Klefbom while you can, and Chabot vs. Werenski 21.11.2019

THN’s fantasy guru Matt Larkin gives his top three pickup targets (0:40) before answering your mailbag questions (3:00) about Chabot vs. Werenski, Jonathan Bernier, Max Domi and his worst fantasy trades. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Catching up with Igor Larionov: Red Army, Dire Straits, Tikhonov, prospects and more 19.11.2019

Hockey legend Igor Larionov stopped by The Hockey News office to talk about everything from the old Red Army, his favorite band, some of the legends he played with and one player in particular he wasn't too fond of. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who’s to blame for Toronto & Calgary’s woes and who’s the GOAT of women’s hockey? 18.11.2019

THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss the Matt Calvert injury and whether the refs are to blame for not stopping play (0:30), if coaching is the problem in Toronto and Calgary (6:57), Hayley Wickenheiser and the greatest women’s hockey players of all time (17:20) and picks for next year’s HHOF class (23:24). Plus, they answer some mailbag questions (30:58). Learn more about your...

Prospect Podcast: Joe Veleno's ETA and early World Junior favourites 15.11.2019

THN’s Ryan Kennedy gives his three most impressive prospects right now (0:30) before answering all your prospect questions. Topics include: Joe Veleno’s NHL ETA, Jack Dugan, K'Andre Miller, Robert Thomas’ ceiling and early World Junior favourites. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don Cherry out and Mitch Marner's injury 12.11.2019

THN's Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss Don Cherry's dismissal from Hockey Night in Canada and what his legacy will be going forward (0:30), Mitch Marner's injury and whether it could affect Toronto's playoff chances(14:58)and John Chayka's extension in Arizona (21:05). Plus, they answer some mailbag questions (25:07). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lucic's suspension and the Islanders’ win streak 05.11.2019

THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss whether Milan Lucic’s two-game suspension was enough (0:31) Dustin Byfuglien and Winnipeg seeking arbitration (9:22), the Islanders’ underpublicized win streak (16:24) and whether the NCAA’s student endorsement news will have any effect on hockey players (22:48). Plus, they answer some mailbag questions (35:02). Learn more about your ad choi...

Tarasenko’s injury and Carter Hart’s early season struggles 28.10.2019

THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss Vladimir Tarasenko’s injury (0:25) and whether St. Louis should think about a trade to replace him (6:04), if Carter hart should be sent to the minors to work through his struggles thus far (9:45), what’s wrong with the Kings (14:09) and the Erik Gudbransson trade (23:31). Plus, they answer some mailbag questions (30:31). Learn more about yo...

Fantasy podcast: Top pickups, best young goalies and Matthews vs Draisaitl 24.10.2019

THN’s Matt Larkin gives his top fantasy pickup options before answering all your fantasy questions live. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mikko Rantanen’s injury and Nico Hischier’s extension 22.10.2019

THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss Mikko Rantanen’s injury (0:25), Nico Hischier’s extension (4:03), the latest in the Matthew Tkachuk, Drew Doughty rivalry (8:54) and whether Minnesota will consider letting go of Bruce Boudreau (16:20). Plus, they answer your mailbag questions (29:04). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Prospect Podcast: Filip Zadina, Ilya Samsonov and Ryan Poehling’s return 17.10.2019

THN’s Ryan Kennedy answers your questions live about prospects around the league. Prospects discussed include: Joel Farabee, Filip Zadina, Morgan Frost, Cole Caufield, Vladislav Kamenev, Josh Ho-Sang and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Early season surprises 15.10.2019

THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss some of the biggest surprises of the NHL season so far, including New Jersey’s struggles (0:50), Edmonton (10:35) and Buffalo’s (16:03) hot starts and whether Braden Holtby’s days as the Capitals’ starter could be numbered (16:03). Plus, they answer some mailbag questions (31:19). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoice...

Fantasy hockey Q&A 09.10.2019

THN’s Matt Larkin answers all your fantasy hockey questions live. Topics include: what to do with Evgeni Malkin, if James Neal is for real, the best buy-low options and the potential for an Andrei Svechnikov breakout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Week one storylines and the Crosby fight 07.10.2019

THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell discuss the early season storylines we should be taking seriously (0:58), Crosby’s fight against Dubois (8:38), Edmonton’s star deployment (12:50) and Stamkos’ comments about Tampa’s slow start (15:57). Then, they talk about Auston Matthews and Anthony Mantha’s early goal spurts (20:00) and Alex Lafreniere and Quinton Byfield’s chances to be the #1...

2019/20 Season predictions 02.10.2019

On the brink of a new season, THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell predict which team will be this year’s dark horse Stanley Cup winners (0:55), which team will be this year’s biggest bust (5:35) and which rookies are sleepers to take home the Calder (13:53). Plus, they answer some mailbag questions (18:05). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2019/20 Season Previews: Pacific Division 30.09.2019

THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell finish off their season preview series by ranking and answering burning questions about each team in the Pacific Division. (0:58) – Calgary (11:13) – Vegas (22:10) – San Jose (33:00) – Arizona (43:04) – Vancouver (52:51) – Edmonton (1:01:15) – Anaheim (1:10:53) – Los Angeles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2019/20 Season Previews: Central Division 16.09.2019

THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell continue their season previews by answering burning questions and ranking each team in the Central Division. (0:35) – Nashville (10:32) – Colorado (22:11) – Dallas (32:16) – Winnipeg (45:21) – St. Louis (57:32) – Chicago (1:07:11) - Minnesota Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2019/20 Season Previews: Atlantic Division 12.09.2019

THN’s Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell kick off their 2019/20 season previews by answering burning questions and ranking each team in the Atlantic Division. (1:42) – Tampa Bay (11:04) – Toronto (23:07)– Boston (34:50) – Florida (44:30) – Montreal (52:34) – Buffalo (59:58) – Detroit (1:11:12) - Ottawa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2019 Traverse City Prospect Tournament Recap 11.09.2019

Ryan Kennedy and Steven Ellis break down the action for all eight teams from the Traverse City Prospect Tournament, which saw Detroit take home the championship in front of an enthusiastic Michigan crowd on Tuesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

End of summer mailbag 03.09.2019

THN's Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell end off the summer with a special all-mailbag edition of the podcast. Topics include, GMs on the hot seat, Jake Gardiner, potential rookie surprises, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kuznetsov’s IIHF suspension and Bill Guerin’s hiring in Minnesota 26.08.2019

THN’s Edward Fraser and Ryan Kennedy discuss Evgeny Kusnetsov’s four-year IIHF suspension (1:00), Bill Guerin as Minnesota’s new GM (5:45), Jake Gardiner and the best remaining UFAs (15:44), potential 2020 draft sleepers (22:10) and some of the upcoming year’s most promising rookies (27:19). Plus, they answer some mailbag questions (32:14). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch...

Kuznetsov’s IIHF suspension and Bill Guerin’s hiring in Minnesota 26.08.2019

THN’s Edward Fraser and Ryan Kennedy discuss Evgeny Kusnetsov’s four-year IIHF suspension (1:00), Bill Guerin as Minnesota’s new GM (5:45), Jake Gardiner and the best remaining UFAs (15:44), potential 2020 draft sleepers (22:10) and some of the upcoming year’s most promising rookies (27:19). Plus, they answer some mailbag questions (32:14). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch...

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